Whether you work out intensely, spend time in the sun, or fear affects from environmental toxins, this product can protect you immensely.

Dismuzyme Plus 5000™ supplies SOD (from liver and vegetable culture) with peroxidases, and additional elements necessary for the production of SOD and peroxidases. SOD catalyzes the dismutation reaction of the toxic superoxide radical to molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. This is a crucial part of the cellular antioxidant defense mechanism, and supports against the effects of aging. Dismuzyme Plus 5000™ also supplies the minerals Zinc (as zinc gluconate), Selenium (as sodium selenate), Copper (as copper tyrosinate), and Manganese (as manganese gluconate).

Here is a list of the suggested benefits of these two compounds:
•Premature hair loss treatment- the nitric oxide in SOD increases the circulation on the scalp and as a result, more blood flows to the hair follicles; the antioxidant effect of the SOD may also aid in the growth of new hair.

•Alzheimer’s prevention
•Parkinson’s prevention
•Senile dementia prevention
•Age related macular degeneration
•Gout inflammation
•Interstitial cystitis
•Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis
•Scleroderma
•SOD is the major antioxidant compound within the cells and has an effect on heart disease such as hypertension and atherosclerosis
•It increases energy
•Cuts healing time after an injury
•Reversing the signs of aging of the skin
•May help to support healthy immune function by helping to raise natural antioxidant defense levels
•Reduces lactic acid build up and helps protect DNA in humans under physical stress
•Speeds recovery from exercise

One (1) tablet three (3) times daily as a dietary supplement, or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional.

]]>http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2015/06/09/summer-health-dismuzyme-5000/feed/0Low Back Healthhttp://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2015/06/09/low-back-health/
http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2015/06/09/low-back-health/#commentsTue, 09 Jun 2015 18:56:03 +0000http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/?p=300Continue reading →]]>Many patients come to my office with low back pain. It’s the most common reason to seek out chiropractic treatment. The lower back is an area that’s commonly ignored in strength training and may become easily strained when doing summer time outdoor activities. The first thing to get ready for summer activity is to drink water! If you are prone to dehydration, add sea salt to your water.

Sea salt is rapidly becoming more popular, as more and more people are learning about all the health benefits that the salt has to offer. The salt is obtained naturally from the sea, and does not go through any processing that alters the natural make-up of the salt.

Thus it contains many essential trace minerals that your body needs in order to be healthy.

Muscle Spasms – Potassium and Magnesium are essential for helping the muscles to function properly. Sea salt and Trace Mineral Supplements not only contains potassium and magnesium, but it also help the body to absorb more water and hold it in the muscles to prevent muscle pains, spasms and cramps.

Strengthening exercises, as well as stretching, can help prevent injury and pain in the lower back. It is important to focus on the lower back muscles as well as those in areas that support the lower back. These include the stomach, hip flexors, and hamstrings (back of the thigh). Here are a few to do daily.

You may stretch every day once you’ve warmed up your muscles. Stretch smoothly, as opposed to bouncing, which can cause injury. For maximum effectiveness, each stretch needs to be held for at least fifteen to thirty seconds. Some examples of lower back stretching exercises include:

You can also choose structured exercises for strengthening your back. Yoga, for instance, is an excellent form of back strengthening physical activity. Many of the suggested stretches listed above are a part of poses and movements performed during a yoga session. Swimming is another excellent exercise for your back, because the buoyancy of the water offers some support.

Also, take notice of your posture. What position do you spend most of your time in when you are sitting, standing, and walking? For example, are you sitting at a desk throughout the day? If so, be aware of your posture. Make sure the ergonomics of your work set up are optimal for your body. If you have freedom to play with your workspace, consider using a balance ball as a desk chair even for part of the day. Sitting on a ball demands your posture to be proper and many of your torso muscles to stay active.

Hope you have a safe and happy summer!

Dr. Wendy

]]>http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2015/06/09/low-back-health/feed/0Enterovirus D68 and Essential Oilshttp://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2014/10/13/enterovirus-d68-and-essential-oils/
http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2014/10/13/enterovirus-d68-and-essential-oils/#commentsMon, 13 Oct 2014 18:43:03 +0000http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/?p=293Continue reading →]]>It’s that time of year where kids come home from school with runny noses, sneezing, and typical symptoms of a cold. This year a fast-spreading virus related to hand-foot-and-mouth disease is hospitalizing kids across the country. Because it’s caused by a virus, and not bacteria, antibiotics don’t help. There is no vaccine to prevent it and no antiviral medication to treat it. So what can you do?

Essential oils have been used for hundreds of years and have proven to be very effective in dealing with viruses. Viruses are different from bacteria in the way that they reproduce. Bacteria live outside of our cells and can multiply on their own. Viruses need a host cell to replicate and only have one purpose or goal: to multiply. A disease caused by bacteria and a disease caused by a virus are two very different things. In order to get rid of an infectious disease, one must take antibiotics to kill off the bacteria and to cure the infectious disease. However, you cannot cure a disease caused by a virus. Viruses lie dormant until they find a living “host cell” to latch onto. Once inside the cell, they take it hostage and force it to make copies of itself. This is called viral replication. Then they are released to infect more cells and start the replication process over again.

Modern research shows that essential oils have the ability to stop viruses from replicating and spreading.

Essential oils are unique in that they can enter into a cell that may be infected with a virus. Once inside the cell, essential oils can stop viral replication and therefore stop viral infections from getting out of hand. Modern research shows that essential oils can also interrupt the life cycle of bacteria. This is good, as secondary bacterial infections quite often follow viral infections.

If you are interested in purchasing essential oils to protect you and your family from colds and flus this season, please visit us at:

Hanna Wellness Center in Laguna Niguel.

949-389-0400

Be well and stay healthy!

Dr. Wendy

]]>http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2014/10/13/enterovirus-d68-and-essential-oils/feed/0Can skipping breakfast affect learning?http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2013/10/08/can-skipping-breakfast-affect-learning/
http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2013/10/08/can-skipping-breakfast-affect-learning/#commentsTue, 08 Oct 2013 14:47:20 +0000http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/?p=287Continue reading →]]>Eating breakfast may be a little more important than we think. Many of us just roll out of bed and scurry out the door without ever setting foot in the kitchen. But, did you know that skipping breakfast can have a significant effect on your health? A new study posted by Circulation on the American Heart Association website states that men who skip breakfast have a 27% higher risk of CHD.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that women who skipped breakfast even once a week were 20 percent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who ate a meal every morning. One reason may be that by skipping breakfast people are more likely to overeat throughout the day. This behavior changes insulin sensitivity and can lead to diabetes.

As for the kids, breakfast has been linked, extensively, to better performance by children in the classroom, according at least to two studies performed by Tufts University psychologists on school children. Eating breakfast also helps control appetite, which allows kids to stay focused on learning throughout the day.

In his 2006 dissertation for Murdoch University on the relationship between breakfast and academic performance, Abdullah Khan reports that children who eat breakfast perform better on reading, arithmetic and problem-solving tests. Eating breakfast is linked to positive affects on endurance and creativity in the classroom, as well as better attendance and better classroom behavior and vigilance, which facilitates learning.

The kinds of food best in the morning or those that will help stabilize blood sugar and provide sustained energy. Researchers pointed to the importance of the mixture of protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates in the morning. Be smart and give yourself the best start to each day.

There’s a lot of press these days about eating wheat, gluten intolerance and grains in general. Anyone trying to sort it out may find it a bit overwhelming. How do you know if cutting out certain grains, particularly wheat, is best for you? Here are a few simple things to consider:

Dr. William Davis, author of the best-selling books, Wheat Belly and the Wheat Belly Cookbook is a major voice speaking out about the importance of eating as little grains as possible. Why? When he asked patients with diabetes to stop eating wheat products, numerous conditions improved or disappeared–noticeable weight loss results, reduced pain in joints, IBS symptoms relieved to name a few. Davis simply says, test it for 30 days and see what changes occur. You will know for yourself if it’s beneficial.

Dr. Amy Myers has developed a list of conditions that can be caused by gluten products. If patients have any of these conditions, she looks at the possibility of gluten as the cause.

Check the list and see if any of these are a match for you.

1. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea and even constipation. Even children can be affected by gluten with these conditions.

2. Keratosis Pilaris, (also known as ‘chicken skin’ on the back of your arms). This tends be as a result of a fatty acid deficiency and vitamin A deficiency secondary to fat-malabsorption caused by gluten damaging the gut.

9. Inflammation, swelling or pain in your joints such as fingers, knees or hips.

10. Mood issues such as anxiety, depression, mood swings and ADD.

If any of the above conditions are something you haven’t been able to resolve, you may want to consider an elimination diet for a period of time. Gut health is a keystone to overall health and well being. Consider starting a program under the care of a holistic practitioner to monitor your own needs and assist you in overcoming personal challenges in balancing your system effectively.

Dr. Wendy Norman

]]>http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2013/09/26/what-is-up-with-your-gut/feed/0Summer is on its way out…Vata is around the corner!http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/08/28/summer-is-on-its-way-out%e2%80%a6vata-is-around-the-corner/
http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/08/28/summer-is-on-its-way-out%e2%80%a6vata-is-around-the-corner/#commentsTue, 28 Aug 2012 15:49:08 +0000http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/?p=270Continue reading →]]>It’s time to prepare for Vata season! According to the practices of Ayurveda, Vata season occurs during late fall and early winter, late September through January. This is a time of transition from the heat of summer to the cool of fall and is called the “Vata season”. These months are marked by some of the same qualities that characterize Vata: cold, dry, light, clear, and moving. Anyone will benefit from attending to Vata, especially those whose dominate dosha is Vata.

People identified in Ayurveda with a primary dosha of Vata are blessed with a quick mind, flexibility and creativity. Vata provides the essential motion for all bodily processes and is extremely vital for health. It is essential to “ground” or stabilize this motion. On an annual basis, Vata is most prominent in the fall and at the change of seasons. These are the most important times to be careful of diet and lifestyle. Routine is very useful in assisting the Vata individual to effectively ground all this moving energy.

The attributes of Vata are dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile, clear and dispersing. Any of these qualities in excess can cause imbalance. Frantic travel, especially by plane, loud noises, continual stimulation, drugs, sugar, and alcohol all derange Vata, as does exposure to cold and cold foods. Like the wind, Vata types have a hard time becoming and staying grounded. Routine is difficult but essential if Vata is to be lowered and controlled. Vata tends to increase with age as is indicated by drying and wrinkling of the skin.

The Ayurvedic philosophy states that “like increases like.” Thus, during the fall when the winds and dryness increase, it is vital to reduce the intake of anything that increases dryness within the body. That means raw foods and cold foods should be minimized since these require more digestive juices than normal. Foods to avoid include dried fruit, seeds, nuts, and legumes—anything that requires more water to digest. Dry weather needs to be countered with warm, moist, slightly oily, heavy foods. In general, people with excessive Vata regardless of their primary dosha respond most rapidly to guidelines that including the following:

Eat foods that are warming, fresh, and well cooked; avoid dry or uncooked foods (especially salads and raw fruits and vegetables).

Drink lots of warming liquids such as hot water and herbal teas to prevent dehydration. You can prepare a fresh ginger tea by placing a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger into a pint thermos bottle and filling it with hot water.

Eat more of the sweet, sour, and salty tastes and less of the bitter, astringent, and pungent ones. Avocados, bananas, mangoes, peaches, lemons, pumpkins, carrots, beets, asparagus, quinoa, rice, mung beans, almonds, sesame seeds, and ghee are a few excellent Vata-pacifying foods.

Don’t worry if your appetite seems stronger than usual as this is a natural tendency in winter and helps pacify Vata. At the same time, of course, don’t eat to the point of discomfort.

For those following blood-type diets, you can incorporate the Vata season guidelines by eating beneficial foods seasoned with beneficial spices and oils. Eat cooked vegetables and fruit whenever possible.

Steam baths, humidifiers, and moisture in general are helpful. Applying sesame oil to the feet and moisturizing the inside of the nose with sesame oil or ghee are very effective in grounding Vata energy. Establishing a routine for exercise, meals, work, activities and rest are vital in reducing feelings of fear, anxiety and restlessness, which can be intensified during Vata season.

]]>http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/08/28/summer-is-on-its-way-out%e2%80%a6vata-is-around-the-corner/feed/0Jing and The Three Treasureshttp://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/05/29/jing-and-the-three-treasures/
http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/05/29/jing-and-the-three-treasures/#commentsTue, 29 May 2012 02:26:03 +0000http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/?p=265Continue reading →]]>Eastern philosophy offers us a wealth of knowledge regarding the body and energy systems that contribute to our essence of health. Often referred to as “The Three Treasures,” Jing, Shen and Qi constitute the vital forces assisting us in optimal health and longevity.

Of all the treasures, Jing energy is said to be the root of our vitality. It plays a key role in our ability to manage stress as it is the primordial energy unique to an individual that is passed to them at conception. You can think of this as a “battery pack” or genetically based energy. As a blend of Yin and Yang energy, Jing is associated with the hormones of the reproductive and adrenal glands. When Jing is strong, youthfulness and a vigorous way of life can prevail. If Jing energy is depleted, our life force is severely diminished causing a domino effect on the potential for many subsequent health issues, illness and disease.

Jing energy is said to be stored in the kidneys—a good reason to keep our kidneys strong for long-term health and well-being. We can support our kidney health with a balanced lifestyle that includes daily exercise, good diet and nutrition as well as gaining an awareness of our emotional behavior. Any effort to reduce mental, physical or emotional stress will benefit the kidneys.

The good news is that Jing can be strengthened through diet, life-style and herbal treatments. Foods that support Jing (kidneys) include apples, cauliflower, cranberries, egg whites, olive oil, onion, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries and garlic. Exercise is another key component to maintaining Jing and for kidney health it’s essential. Even the simple practice of gently patting the backside area where the kidneys are located will wake up the Jing energy. Regular massage of the reflex points on the hands or feet will also contribute to improved kidney health.

A major source of kidney support is with your breath. Breathing techniques such as abdominal and alternate breathing will renew Jing energy. The practice of alternate breathing deepens your breath sending a message to your brain which will trigger the parasympathetic nervous system. When this happens, you have effectively switched your nervous system from a stressed response, into a relaxation response with just a few minutes a day of alternate breathing. Here is how it works:

Step one: Use right thumb to close off right nostril.

Step two: Inhale slowly through left nostril

Step three:Pause for a second

Step four: Now close left nostril with ring finger and release thumb off right nostril

Step five:Exhale through your right nostril

Step six: Now, inhale through right nostril

Step seven:Pause

Step eight: Use thumb to close of right nostril

Step nine: Breathe out through left nostril

Step ten:This is one round. Start slowly with 1 or 2 rounds and gradually increase. Never force. Sit quietly for a few moments after you have finished

]]>http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/05/29/jing-and-the-three-treasures/feed/0Spring Cleaninghttp://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/04/24/253/
http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/04/24/253/#commentsTue, 24 Apr 2012 20:57:37 +0000http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/?p=253Continue reading →]]>Spring is a great time of year to clean out both your house and your body. It is a time for renewal and rebirth. During the winter months we tend to feast on more acidic food such as sugar, wheat, animal proteins and even alcohol. All of these foods cause the intestines to release more mucus, holding bacteria and viruses while preventing proper absorption of nutrients. As a result we feel sluggish or even suffer abdominal pain from bloating and indigestion. Some experience constipation and autointoxication where by the toxins released in the colon are reabsorbed into the blood stream, making us feel sick and tired.

When the body is overstressed with this toxic load, the liver may struggle to keep up. If you are experiences allergies, headaches, nausea, irritability, foggy thinking, muscle tension, skin eruptions or itchiness, note that these are all signs of a stressed liver. Women may experience PMS, fibroid tumors, or endometriosis as the liver is unable to process excess estrogen.

In Chinese medicine spring gives rise to the wood element, correlating to the liver and gallbladder. The liver moves energy smoothly throughout the body and is responsible for cleansing and storing the blood. Indigestion or nausea after a meal may indicate that your gallbladder is struggling and may need a flushing. If you feel sharp pain under the right ribcage or between the shoulder blades it may be critical to detoxify and cleanse the gallbladder, as these are signs of possible stagnation or obstruction.

Now is the time to focus on your health as the body moves into a period of rebuilding. Using drinks like the “Morning Cleansing Lemonade” every day is a great way to start flushing out the sludge in your intestines. The drink below will help break down mucus, dissolve bad calcium, which may harbor harmful bacteria, and assist in ridding the body of chemicals and toxins absorbed from the environment. Follow up with a “Green Goddess” juice every afternoon to assist in alkalizing your body.

Every day we are faced with challenges and decisions that either lead us down the road of improved health or leave us stagnant, simply tolerating the polluted environment that surrounds us. Some people think it’s crazy to drive 45 miles just to gather fresh spring water, but not me. I live in Orange County, CA where obtaining fresh, natural spring water is not as easy as turning on the tap.

In 1974 the Congress passed The Safe Water Drinking Act, which sets the national health-based standards for drinking water to protect against both naturally-occurring and man-made contaminants. Pesticides, human waste, and household chemicals all pose a threat to our drinking water. The public has reason to be concerned. Between 2004 and 2009, water suppliers across the U.S. detected 315 contaminants in water supplied to the public. Nearly two-thirds of the 315 chemicals found in the nation’s drinking water over the last five years — a total of 201 — are unregulated. Public health officials have not set safety standards for them, even though millions ingest them in their tap water every day. Among the most common are some that have been linked to serious health concerns.

The list of detected contaminants includes:

97 agricultural pollutants, including pesticides and chemicals from fertilizer- and manure-laden runoff

86 contaminants linked to sprawl and urban areas or from polluted runoff and wastewater treatment plants

42 pollutants that are byproducts of the water treatment processes or that leach from pipes and storage tanks

Reports from the Environmental Working Group (EWG)

Tap water disinfection is crucial for controlling waterborne disease, but the chemicals used can form harmful, DNA-damaging or cancer-causing byproducts in the treated water. The EWG’s analysis of tap water revealed 42 pollutants as residues of water treatment, storage and distribution, chemical byproducts of water disinfection, in water supplied to 237 million people in 45 states. Amazingly, 24 of these disinfection byproducts are unregulated, with no enforceable health-based limits for drinking water.

Nationally, two groups of disinfection byproducts — trihalomethanes (chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane) and haloacetic acids — top the list of the most commonly detected tap water contaminants. Disinfection byproducts are associated with damage to DNA and elevated risk of cancer (Richardson 2007; EPA 2005d; EPA 2007f).

The fifth frequently detected water pollutant is nitrate. Excess nitrate (and/or the related chemical nitrite) in water used to make infant formula can cause “blue baby syndrome,” a potentially fatal condition in which an infant’s blood is less able to carry oxygen (Knobeloch 2000; Manassaram 2006; National Research Council 1995). The greatest use of nitrates is as a fertilizer in agriculture (USGS 1999; EPA 2009b)

Drink up America!

Why spring water?

I often ask myself, “What would David Wolfe do?” For those of you who know him I need no explanation, but to put it simply; “What would you do to assure you are getting the best water possible?”

Spring water is water that naturally flows on the surface and can be collected in a spring. Spring water does not contain any bacteria and chemicals that why it’s very tasty in comparison with tap water. There is something to be said about getting your water from the most natural source possible. Spring water is living water that contains the mana of the Earth as well as essential information gathered and downloaded from all the natural forces acting upon it. Doctors report that people who drink spring water feel more cheerful and energetic, therefore they are more successful.

Scientifically speaking, spring water is much more effective at hydrating your cells than purified, distilled, or RO water, which are actually dehydrating due to the lack of mineralization. Minerals from the Earth are essential in making water alive and absorbable. Spring water is also naturally alkaline (pH around 8.5) allowing your body the charge it needs to maintain health and hydration. On the contrary, tap and bottled water by law have to measure in at a neutral pH around 7.0. When tap water is processed minerals are stripped out and disinfectants like chlorine are added, making it naturally acidic. To meet the legal pH standard lye must then be added to make it chemically neutral.

Why is water so important?

Water serves as our best detoxifier from environmental and internal toxins. It is essential to all chemical reactions in our body. Water is clearly the most important nutrient and the most abundant substance in the human body comprising about three quarters of the human mass and is a major component in every cell. Being just 2% dehydrated can seriously degrade physical and mental functions.

Why not upgrade your health significantly by gathering your own spring water? It is a lot of fun and very rewarding. And remember, use glass containers to store your water when ever possible.

]]>http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2012/01/20/a-love-affair-with-spring-water/feed/0Be the BLING!http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2011/09/02/be-the-bling/
http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/2011/09/02/be-the-bling/#commentsFri, 02 Sep 2011 05:01:24 +0000http://bodyelectrictoday.com/blog2/?p=224Continue reading →]]>“The only way to save the environment is to save the environmentalist.” ~ Unknown

Today is a typical morning in Southern California… the sun is shining, birds are chirping, and my dogs lay resting on the bed after our regular morning walk in the park. While hustling around the house and preparing for my day at the office, I often find myself intently listening to internet talks from some of my favorite health gurus. Their authentic and energetic sermons are just what I need to prepare for a successful day. These brief morning moments are rather important and a key to having a focused mind to create my intentions for the tasks set before me.

Today was a lesson from my favorite raw food guru, David Avocado Wolf, who reminded me of how important it is to take the time to care of myself before helping others. I though I would share what was discussed.

In our lives we are so concerned with giving our energy away. Caring for others becomes the priority over caring for ourselves and we wonder why we are not living the life we were meant to live. We devalue ourselves daily by giving away our mental vitality, physical health, and emotional stability to other people and situations. We grow up believing that sacrificing ourselves for others is the most noble way to show you care. In fact, we are often taught to feel guilty for putting ourselves first as if we are less valuable than others, but how can you possibly help someone else if you can’t help yourself?

Remember the advice you receive on an airplane… “Put on your air mask before helping the child next to you.” Why would we not apply this tip to our daily lives?

Discovering that you can really create a change in your life and be a positive force in the world takes courage. The courage to look inward is possibly the most important, yet most feared action for improving our lives. However, realizing that YOU ARE VALUABLE suddenly turns the focus to inside ourselves which allows us to gain strength and vitality needed to create a positive shift in the entire world.

The more energy you build within you allows for more energy you can give to others. You be come efficient in your service and clear on your purpose. One of the most critical ways you can gain positive energy is by paying attention to what goes into your mouth. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT! Did you know that by eating certain foods you can actually raise your vibrational level and emit more positive energy? Taking care of ourselves meaning we need to feed our body high quality superfoods, like goji berries and raw cacao, and take time to rest our mental and emotional bodies. Yoga has gained popularity for this exact reason. People are seeking a break from the rat race and it’s working!

You deserve to BE THE BLING, not just wear it around on your body. Give yourself permission to heal and radiate that vibrant light within. Give yourself the best care so you can have the energy and mental strength to create the life of your dreams. Upgrading your health is like upgrading the operating system on your computer. Don’t be left behind by forgetting to get the new version of YOU.